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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198013664
Report Date: 02/04/2020
Date Signed: 02/04/2020 12:27:33 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:GEDLE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198013664
ADMINISTRATOR:GEDLE, AMINAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(562) 882-1898
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90805
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 8DATE:
02/04/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Amina GedleTIME COMPLETED:
12:40 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Warren Birks and Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced random inspection. LPA met with Licensee Amina Gedle who along with two cleared assistants were caring for eight children (6 preschool and 2 infants). There are 12 children enrolled and the roster is current.

This is a one story home which consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living room, garage and backyard (fenced). The children use the bathroom, living room, two bed rooms, garage/activity room and the backyard for care. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: Master bedroom, one bathroom and front yard. The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit.

All areas used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and heating (wall heater). The wall heater on/off switches are only accessible from the top and out of reach of children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The licensee understands that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects were ire inaccessible. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. There are appropriate toys observed for children. The outdoor play area consist of an unused enclosed driveway and yard and is fully fenced and appears to be free of hazards at this time. The Licensee's 2A 10BC fires extinguisher is fully charge and is due for service in March of 2020. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the rooms were tested and are in operable condition. There are emergency supplies on the premises and a first aid kit.



The licensee understands that in her absence a qualified adult individual who has a valid and current adult/infant CPR & Pediatric First Aid certification and a valid criminal record clearance (associated to the facility) can care for children. The licensee's CPR expires in March 2021 and assistant's expires August 2020. LPA observed children's files to be complete and contain Identification and Emergency forms, Immunization Records and Parent's Rights.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren BirksTELEPHONE: 323-981-3373
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2020
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: GEDLE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198013664
VISIT DATE: 02/04/2020
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There were NO ZERO TOLERANCE deficiencies cited during this visit. Zero Tolerance includes:
Absence of Supervision; Accessible Bodies of Water. No bodies of water on the premises; Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both. No firearms or weapons in the home; Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility in Violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g)(2); The Presence of an Excluded Individual. No excluded individuals; Children are not left in parked vehicles.

POSTING REQUIREMENTS: Parent’s Rights Poster, Facility License and Emergency Disaster Plan is posted. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN A LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME. No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.

INFANT CARE: LPA advised the licensee to sleep infants where the infant can be directly supervised. If the licensee chooses to sleep infants in another room, the licensee is advised to conduct periodic checks. LPA discussed the following. 1) Safe Sleeping Poster (www.sidsandkids.org).

Medication: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

UPDATE: H&S 1597.622: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. All adults have the required immunizations.

Beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren BirksTELEPHONE: 323-981-3373
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2020
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: GEDLE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198013664
VISIT DATE: 02/04/2020
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Effective January 1, 2018: Existing licensees must meet requirements by March 30, 2018. Preventive (OCAP) online training modules are free of cost and available at http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/. Licensee and staff provided the evidence of the required 1/1/18 Mandated Reporter Training.

LPA informed licensee of Items not permitted in Licensed facility (Napping Rockers, bouncers, car seats).

LPA also advised Licensee to always make ensure that items such as medicines, perfumes, cosmetics, mouth wash, shampoos, lotions are always inaccessible to children. Inaccessibility means locked away or out of reach if they are placed in a high storage area (5 feet or higher).

There were no citations at this time.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and Licensing Report– must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted with Licensee Gedle.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren BirksTELEPHONE: 323-981-3373
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2020
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